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Balzac, the open sky, 11 p.m.

Balzac, the open sky, 11 p.m.
 (1908)

Medium
photogravure
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1979
© Edward Steichen Est./ARS, New York. Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
photogravure
Measurements
20.8 × 15.8 cm (image) 29.2 × 20.8 cm (sheet) 30.2 × 21.1 cm (support)
Place/s of Execution
Meudon, Île-de-France, France
Accession Number
PH172-1979
Department
International Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1979
© Edward Steichen Est./ARS, New York. Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Bowness Family Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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